NEET vs. JEE: Which exam is tougher and why?
In India, two of the most prestigious and competitive entrance exams—NEET and JEE—stand as gateways to the country’s top medical and engineering institutions. This article provides a comprehensive comparison of NEET and JEE, assisting students in making an informed decision based on their strengths and aspirations, according to expert Mamta Shekhawat, founder of Gradding.com, a study abroad platform. National Eligibility Entrance Test The All-India Pre-Medical Test is an important exam that opens the door for candidates who are applying to the best medical colleges in India. A COMPARISON BETWEEN JEE AND NEET There are several bases of differentiation between these two tests: Competition level NEET : With over 20 lakh candidates every year, the competition level becomes extremely high JEE: Around 10–12 lakh candidates every year sit for this exam, making the difficulty level intense. Number of attempts NEET : You can take the exam a maximum of 3 times with age restrictions JEE: You can take JEE Main 6 times and JEE Advanced 2 times Seat intake NEET : Almost 1 lakh MBBS seats across both government and private exams are available JEE: Almost 16,000 in IITs; 30,000+ in NITs/IIITs/GFTIs are available Success rate NEET : The rate of success is very low, around 4–5% for the government MBBS seats JEE: Less than 1% for IITs Highest salary NEET : 20–30 LPA JEE: 30–60 LPA ; 1+ Cr for top international offers The difficulty level of JEE and NEET depends on your skills and areas of expertise.
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